Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-820UZ
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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Key Specs
(Full Review)
- 16MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Display
- ISO 125 - 6400
- Optical Image Stabilization
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 24-120mm (F2.8-4.9) lens
- 221g - 110 x 66 x 27mm
- Announced February 2015
- Superseded the Nikon AW120
(Full Review)
- 14MP - 1/2.3" Sensor
- 3" Fixed Screen
- ISO 80 - 6400
- 1920 x 1080 video
- 22-896mm (F3.4-5.7) lens
- 485g - 117 x 78 x 93mm
- Introduced August 2012
- Old Model is Olympus SP-820UZ
- Updated by Olympus SP-820UZ

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Overview
Following is a in depth comparison of the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-820UZ, one is a Waterproof and the latter is a Small Sensor Superzoom by competitors Nikon and Olympus. The resolution of the AW130 (16MP) and the SP-820UZ (14MP) is pretty similar and they possess the exact same sensor size (1/2.3").

The AW130 was launched 2 years after the SP-820UZ which is quite a significant gap as far as tech is concerned. The two cameras come with the identical body type (Compact).
Before diving straight into a in-depth comparison, below is a quick overview of how the AW130 matches up versus the SP-820UZ in relation to portability, imaging, features and an overall score.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery
This is a preview of the gallery images for Nikon Coolpix AW130 and Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ. The complete galleries are provided at Nikon AW130 Gallery and Olympus SP-820UZ Gallery.
Reasons to pick Nikon AW130 over the Olympus SP-820UZ
AW130 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Introduced | February 2015 | ![]() | August 2012 | More modern by 31 months |
Screen resolution | 921k | ![]() | 460k | Sharper screen (+461k dot) |
Reasons to pick Olympus SP-820UZ over the Nikon AW130
SP-820UZ | AW130 |
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Common features in the Nikon AW130 and Olympus SP-820UZ
AW130 | SP-820UZ | |||
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Manually focus | ![]() | Lack of manual focus | ||
Screen type | Fixed | ![]() | Fixed | Fixed screen |
Screen dimension | 3" | ![]() | 3" | Identical screen size |
Selfie screen | ![]() | Lack of selfie screen | ||
Touch screen | ![]() | Lack of Touch screen |
Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Physical Comparison
For anyone who is going to carry around your camera frequently, you will need to factor in its weight and volume. The Nikon AW130 has got physical measurements of 110mm x 66mm x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") and a weight of 221 grams (0.49 lbs) whilst the Olympus SP-820UZ has sizing of 117mm x 78mm x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") with a weight of 485 grams (1.07 lbs).
Examine the Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-820UZ in the latest Camera with Lens Size Comparison Tool.
Do not forget, the weight of an Interchangeable Lens Camera will change dependant on the lens you use during that time. The following is the front view dimensions comparison of the AW130 and the SP-820UZ.

Considering size and weight, the portability rating of the AW130 and SP-820UZ is 91 and 69 respectively.

Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Sensor Comparison
Usually, its hard to visualise the contrast between sensor sizes just by reading technical specs. The image below will provide you a greater sense of the sensor sizing in the AW130 and SP-820UZ.
As you can tell, the two cameras have got the exact same sensor measurements albeit not the same MP. You should expect the Nikon AW130 to offer greater detail utilizing its extra 2 Megapixels. Higher resolution will also help you crop photographs much more aggressively. The fresher AW130 will have an advantage in sensor technology.

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Nikon AW130 vs Olympus SP-820UZ Specifications
Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ | |
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General Information | ||
Brand Name | Nikon | Olympus |
Model | Nikon Coolpix AW130 | Olympus Stylus SP-820UZ |
Category | Waterproof | Small Sensor Superzoom |
Announced | 2015-02-10 | 2012-08-21 |
Physical type | Compact | Compact |
Sensor Information | ||
Sensor type | CMOS | CMOS |
Sensor size | 1/2.3" | 1/2.3" |
Sensor dimensions | 6.17 x 4.55mm | 6.17 x 4.55mm |
Sensor surface area | 28.1mm² | 28.1mm² |
Sensor resolution | 16 megapixels | 14 megapixels |
Anti aliasing filter | ||
Aspect ratio | 1:1, 4:3 and 16:9 | 4:3 and 16:9 |
Full resolution | 4608 x 3456 | 4288 x 3216 |
Max native ISO | 6400 | 6400 |
Minimum native ISO | 125 | 80 |
RAW support | ||
Autofocusing | ||
Focus manually | ||
Touch focus | ||
Continuous autofocus | ||
Autofocus single | ||
Tracking autofocus | ||
Selective autofocus | ||
Autofocus center weighted | ||
Autofocus multi area | ||
Autofocus live view | ||
Face detect focus | ||
Contract detect focus | ||
Phase detect focus | ||
Cross focus points | - | - |
Lens | ||
Lens mounting type | fixed lens | fixed lens |
Lens focal range | 24-120mm (5.0x) | 22-896mm (40.7x) |
Max aperture | f/2.8-4.9 | f/3.4-5.7 |
Macro focus distance | 1cm | 1cm |
Crop factor | 5.8 | 5.8 |
Screen | ||
Display type | Fixed Type | Fixed Type |
Display size | 3 inches | 3 inches |
Display resolution | 921k dots | 460k dots |
Selfie friendly | ||
Liveview | ||
Touch friendly | ||
Display technology | - | TFT Color LCD |
Viewfinder Information | ||
Viewfinder | None | None |
Features | ||
Lowest shutter speed | 4 seconds | 4 seconds |
Highest shutter speed | 1/4000 seconds | 1/2000 seconds |
Continuous shooting rate | 7.0 frames per second | 2.0 frames per second |
Shutter priority | ||
Aperture priority | ||
Manually set exposure | ||
Custom white balance | ||
Image stabilization | ||
Inbuilt flash | ||
Flash range | 5.20 m (at Auto ISO) | 15.00 m |
Flash options | - | Auto, On, Off, Red-Eye, Fill-in |
External flash | ||
Auto exposure bracketing | ||
White balance bracketing | ||
Exposure | ||
Multisegment metering | ||
Average metering | ||
Spot metering | ||
Partial metering | ||
AF area metering | ||
Center weighted metering | ||
Video features | ||
Video resolutions | 1920 x 1080 (60i ,50i, 30p, 25p), 1280 x 720 (30p, 25p), 640 x 480 (30p, 25p) | 1920 x 1080 (30 fps), 1280 x 720 (30 fps), 640 x 480 (30, 120 fps), 320 x 180 (30, 240 fps) |
Max video resolution | 1920x1080 | 1920x1080 |
Video data format | MPEG-4, H.264 | MPEG-4, H.264 |
Mic port | ||
Headphone port | ||
Connectivity | ||
Wireless | Built-In | None |
Bluetooth | ||
NFC | ||
HDMI | ||
USB | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) | USB 2.0 (480 Mbit/sec) |
GPS | BuiltIn | None |
Physical | ||
Environment sealing | ||
Water proof | ||
Dust proof | ||
Shock proof | ||
Crush proof | ||
Freeze proof | ||
Weight | 221g (0.49 pounds) | 485g (1.07 pounds) |
Dimensions | 110 x 66 x 27mm (4.3" x 2.6" x 1.1") | 117 x 78 x 93mm (4.6" x 3.1" x 3.7") |
DXO scores | ||
DXO All around score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Color Depth score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Dynamic range score | not tested | not tested |
DXO Low light score | not tested | not tested |
Other | ||
Battery life | 370 pictures | - |
Type of battery | Battery Pack | - |
Battery model | EN-EL12 | - |
Self timer | Yes (2 or 10 secs) | Yes (2 or 12 sec, pet auto shutter) |
Time lapse recording | ||
Type of storage | SD/SDHC/SDXC | SD/SDHC/SDXC |
Card slots | 1 | 1 |
Retail pricing | $398 | $299 |